City profile
Lima, OH
Allen County · Population 35,010
Lima is a town in Allen County, OH with about 35,010 residents and a typical home value near $107,000. It is 68 miles from Dayton, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
172
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$107,200
Typical monthly housing
$712
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
82 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
35,010
Black population
20.5%
County
Allen County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 35,010 residents
- Typical home value about $107,000
- 68 miles from Dayton, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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